Deploy Gitlab (runner) on Your Own Server
Runner version of GitLab for CI/CD pipeline
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What is Gitlab (runner)?
GitLab CI/CD is the CI/CD solution integrated into GitLab. With this one-click-app, you receive a self-hosted runner for your pipelines. To enable you to build Docker Images in your pipelines, we mount /var/run/docker.sock into the container of the runner (see https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/ci/docker/using_docker_build.html#use-docker-socket-binding for more info). As a consequence, this container will have full access to all your other containers. If you don't need this functionality, feel free to manually remove the mounted Docker socket from the volumes.
Self-Host Gitlab (runner)
Follow these steps to deploy on your own server.
Install Docker
Skip this step if Docker is already installed on your server.
curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh
Configure
Customize the settings below. Defaults work for most cases.
General
Deploy
Copy the configuration and run it on your server.
services:
gitlab_runner:
image: gitlab/gitlab-runner:${gitlab}-runner_version
volumes:
- gitlab_runner-data:/etc/gitlab-runner
- /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock
volumes:
gitlab_runner-data: {}
Then run:
docker compose up -d
Access
Once started, access your app at http://localhost:80
Why Self-Host Gitlab (runner)?
Full Data Ownership
Your data stays on your servers. No third-party access.
No Monthly Fees
Pay only for your server. No per-seat or usage charges.
Complete Control
Customize, backup, and scale on your own terms.
Privacy & Compliance
Meet GDPR, HIPAA, or internal security requirements.
Technical Details
Docker Image
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